Search for dissertations about: "hypervigilance"

Found 5 swedish dissertations containing the word hypervigilance.

  2. 1. Peripheral and central factors in the pathophysiology of irritable bowel syndrome

    Author : Iris Posserud; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : irritable bowel syndrome IBS ; visceral perception; rectal perception; visceral hypersensitivity; gastrointestinal symptoms; hypervigilance; selective attention; stress; small intestinal bacterial overgrowth; rectal barostat; small bowel motility; gastrointestinal dysmotility;

    Abstract : Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a functional gastrointestinal (GI) disorder characterized by abdominal pain and/or discomfort together with abnormal bowel habits. The pathophysiology is complex and incompletely understood. READ MORE

  4. 2. Exposure-based cognitive behavior therapy for atrial fibrillation : a novel treatment paradigm

    Author : Josefin Särnholm; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Background: Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a prevalent arrhythmia associated with symptoms such as irregular heartbeat, palpitations, dyspnea, chest pain and fatigue. In many patients, AF symptoms are not alleviated by current treatment strategies and there is a clinical need for better symptom management. READ MORE

  5. 3. Patient and health care delays in malignant melanoma

    Author : Senada Hajdarevic; Marcus Schmitt-Egenolf; Carol Tishelman; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Care seeking; delay; diagnosis; decision making; gender; malignant melanoma; nursing; organization; pathways; severity; Allvarlighetsgrad; att söka vård; beslutsfattande; diagnos; fördröjning; genus; malignt melanom; omvårdnad; organisation; remissvägar; omvårdnadsforskning med medicinsk inriktning; Caring Sciences;

    Abstract : Background: Unlike other cancers, malignant melanoma (MM) is generally visible and can be easily and effectively cured if treated in time. Optimal cure of MM requires early detection, diagnosis, and treatment, which improves prognosis. READ MORE

  6. 4. Childhood trauma and posttraumatic stress disorder : A developmental and cross-cultural approach

    Author : Abdulbaghi Ahmad; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Neurosciences; Childhood Trauma; PTSD; Resilience; Cross-Cultural; Kurdistan; Neurovetenskap; Neurology; Neurologi; Child and Youth Psychiatry; Barn- och ungdomspsykiatri;

    Abstract : This thesis aims to identify child-specific cross-cultural protecting and vulnerability factors regarding traumatic experiences and posttraumatic stress reactions. Children between 6-18 years were interviewed from three different socio-cultural backgrounds. READ MORE

  7. 5. I Don’t Want to Hear It : Cognitive Control Strategies in Response to Task-Irrelevant Sound

    Author : Örn Kolbeinsson; Hugo Hesser; Erkin Asutay; Louise McHugh; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Cognitive control; Emotion regulation; Auditory distraction; Mental suppression; Ironic processes; Auditory perception; Kognitiv kontroll; Emotionsreglering; Auditiv distraktion; Mental suppression; Ironiska processer; Auditiv perception;

    Abstract : An adequate capacity for cognitive control, the ability to maintain goal-directed behavior despite conflicting environmental demands, is a requirement for effective functioning. Whether it be the capacity to delay gratification or to effectively regulate emotions, various types of cognitive control allow us to function effectively despite the enormous complexity encountered in everyday life. READ MORE